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VN60 ZVG

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,385 mi
Last recorded166,385 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 ZVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 166,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount tight

Pass 16 Sep 2025 156,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 156,271 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 135,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 124,148 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 124,148 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 124,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 114,488 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,193 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 114,193 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,106 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 22 Nov 2019 111,450 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 111,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,503 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 103,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,608 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,508 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Front and rear exhaust hangers broken but exhaust not insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2014 44,252 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 44,252 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,201 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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VN60 ZVG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN60 ZVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN60 ZVG registered?

VN60 ZVG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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